Title: Counting Corks - Waterfront, Pet friendly, private dock! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Counting Corks - Waterfront, Pet friendly, private dock! Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Counting Corks - Waterfront, Pet friendly, private dock! ![Outdoor dining - Counting Corks - Waterfront, Pet friendly, private dock! (Cape Charles)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95710000/95706500/95706420/c0c508c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Counting Corks - Waterfront, Pet friendly, private dock! (Cape Charles)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95710000/95706500/95706420/6fbfd1ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Counting Corks - Waterfront, Pet friendly, private dock! (Cape Charles)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95710000/95706500/95706420/64531acf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Counting Corks - Waterfront, Pet friendly, private dock! (Cape Charles)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95710000/95706500/95706420/938bc7be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Counting Corks - Waterfront, Pet friendly, private dock! (Cape Charles)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95710000/95706500/95706420/34bd4c1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the beautiful waterfront cottage, Counting Corks, where you can unwind in style. Located near Cape Charles and Kiptopeke State Park, this pet-friendly haven offers a bar room leading into the deck area and a dock perfect for crabbing or kayaking. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Counting Corks - Waterfront, Pet friendly, private dock! Welcome to 'Counting Corks' (formerly known as 'Smith Beach Pines'), the moment you step foot in this beautiful waterfront cottage you feel at home. The pet friendly cottage is 1,150 sq ft, featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The primary bedroom has a king size bed and TV. On the other end of the home the second bedroom features a queen bed and a TV. The third bedroom features a twin over a full bunk bed. The cottage also has a bar room leading into the deck area, with plenty of seating to entertain. The dock leads to the creek and is just waiting for you to go crabbing, fishing, or kayaking or simply enjoy the beautiful sunrise while drinking a cup of coffee. The property is short distance to the community beach and a short distance to the community boat ramp. Also features an outdoor shower and a firepit area with plenty of seating. The cottage is located just a few short miles from the Historic Town of Cape Charles and about 25 minutes from Kiptopeke State Park. \- Linens and towels are included with your reservation. \- No smoking is permitted on the premises. \- This property is pet friendly with a pet fee per pet. Pet fee is $150 per pet. All pets must be disclosed prior to arrival. \- Any reservations made for a future year (known as "Advanced Reservations") are subject to rate and availability changes. These reservations will be confirmed in January of the arrival year. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the bay - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108710000/108706100/108706099/696b48a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1903 By the Sea - Minutes from Cape Charles Cape Charles - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=108706099&PinnedHotelID=108706099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114250000/114246500/114246409/a2aee63e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Coastal Retreat Near Beach/ Bay and Trails near Cape Charles & Kiptopeke Cheapside - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=114246409&PinnedHotelID=114246409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (5 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93570000/93561300/93561288/73a68ae4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Updated Cape Charles Home \~ 2 Mi to Beachfront! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 755079 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.36553%2C-75.98489&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=92b4DDykphodFMLPdsTy-GaKE1A=) Cape Charles, VA #### What's nearby - Wilkins Beach \- 2 min drive \- 0.9 miles - Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve \- 6 min drive \- 3.6 miles - Tankards Beach \- 6 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Northampton County Courthouse Historic District \- 8 min drive \- 5.1 miles - Barrier Islands Center \- 14 min drive \- 11.2 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Machipongo Trading Company - ‬14 min drive - ‪Hardee's - ‬14 min drive - ‪Don Valerio's - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Oyster Farm Seafood Eatery - ‬20 min drive - ‪Yuk Yuk & Joes - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Counting Corks - Waterfront, Pet friendly, private dock! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Counting Corks - Waterfront, Pet friendly, private dock!? ### What time is check-in at Counting Corks - Waterfront, Pet friendly, private dock!? ### What time is check-out at Counting Corks - Waterfront, Pet friendly, private dock!? ### Where is Counting Corks - Waterfront, Pet friendly, private dock! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Counting Corks - Waterfront, Pet friendly, private dock! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy C. 29 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good place for business travel Business travel for a job we were on this met our needs and was a good place to stay. ##### Kathy C. Stayed 116 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda R. 26 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We will be back again! The place was very peaceful and enjoyable. ##### Amanda R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim W. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location, very nicely set up, loved the outdoor dock and the little porch leading to it. Really nice outdoor shower. ##### Kim W. Stayed 8 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Winter G. 9 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely vacation on the canal Smith Beach is small and beautiful so the area is very quiet and relaxing. Nice house with dock and the Florida room was cool! We really enjoyed crabbing right out back. ##### Winter G. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Virginia B. 7 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely spot, comfortable home Everything was as advertised and remarkably comfortable. Well stocked with kitchen supplies; linens and towels were clean and fresh; glasses in bar-room leading to deck and deck were both lovely for morning coffee and evening wine ##### Virginia B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca W. 12 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So quiet! Cute, clean house in a very quiet neighborhood (in December) ##### Rebecca W. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tonya b. 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer family getaway We decided last minute for a quick getaway. We were pleasantly pleased with this property. It was very clean and well appointed. Driving back to the property we were a bit surprised by the area and the abandoned trailers. It was a bit of a turnoff but the house surpassed and made up for our initial reactions. We would stay again ##### tonya b. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire R. 30 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet get away by the water It was a beautiful house where you could look out over a little inlet of water from the bay. You could walk to a beach that was just for people who lived on Smith Beach, so it wasn’t crowded. It was a 20 minute drive from the town of Cape Charles, which had some nice shops and restaurants. The air conditioning worked well, so we could get a break from the heat when we needed! ##### Claire R. Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eleanor K. 6 Sept 2025 ##### Eleanor K. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason L. 13 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Jason L. 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